Library Assistant (Part-time 24.5 Hours per week)

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Help shape the future of Bracknell Forest Libraries as we continue to develop our libraries into vibrant community hubs that provide greater opportunities and support for local residents.

About you…

We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused individual who can quickly build positive relationships, demonstrate patience and understanding and make a valuable contribution to our team.

You will be confident, motivated and resilient, with a genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service. You will have strong ICT skills and the ability to support the council’s digital transformation ambitions, helping customers access services and information in an increasingly digital environment.

Flexibility is essential, as you will be required to work across any of the Bracknell Forest libraries. Lone working is a regular requirement of the post and may occur frequently, in line with operational needs.

You will work an average of 24.5 hours per week working two Saturdays out of three, with Wednesdays off each week. Your ‘home’ library will be Bracknell Library, but you will work across all libraries in the borough. You must be able to work flexibly and travel between branches.

As a rough guide, the hours of work will be approximately as follows:

Week 1

Monday       9.00am – 5.00pm     Bracknell or another location as required

Tuesday      1.00pm – 5.00pm     Crowthorne or another location as required

                     5.15pm – 7.10pm     Sandhurst or another location as required                             

Wednesday Day off

Thursday     1.00pm - 5.10pm     Sandhurst or another location as required                             

Friday           2.00pm – 5.10pm     Sandhurst or another location as required 

Saturday       9:00am - 4.00pm      Bracknell or another location as required             

Week 2

Monday       9.00am – 5.00pm     Bracknell or another location as required

Tuesday      1.00pm – 5.00pm     Crowthorne or another location as required

                     5.15pm – 7.10pm     Sandhurst or another location as required                             

Wednesday Day off

Thursday     1.00pm - 5.10pm     Sandhurst or another location as required                             

Friday           2.00pm – 5.10pm     Sandhurst or another location as required 

Saturday       Day off

Week 3

Monday       9.00am – 5.00pm     Bracknell or another location as required

Tuesday      1.00pm – 5.00pm     Crowthorne or another location as required

                     5.15pm – 7.10pm     Sandhurst or another location as required                             

Wednesday Day off

Thursday     1.00pm - 5.10pm     Sandhurst or another location as required                             

Friday           2.00pm – 5.10pm     Sandhurst or another location as required 

Saturday       9:00am - 4.00pm      Bracknell or another location as required  

About the team…                                   

This is an exciting opportunity to join Bracknell Forest Libraries at a time of growth and development, as we continue to transform our libraries into welcoming community hubs that support and connect local residents.

You will become part of a dedicated team delivering our core library services alongside a diverse and engaging programme of events and activities, ensuring an excellent experience for all customers.

Key responsibilities…

• Provide a high quality service to the public through answering information enquiries in person, by telephone, and via email.
• Assist customers to issue, return and renew items of stock using the self-service kiosks.
• Assist in the organisation and promotion of events and activities and to lead these, as required, for a cross section of age groups.
• Create and update monthly stock displays, while maintaining collections by identifying and removing low-demand stock using monthly reports.
• Support volunteers allocated to branches, assisting with their training and helping them to feel part of the team.

Our benefits… 

• 25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.. 
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club. 

*(pro rata for part time)

Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

 Our values...

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. 

Reasonable adjustments...

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting [email removed]. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Disability confident and inclusive recruitment...

Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an inclusive employer. This means that if you tell us on your application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or are a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interview date 

Interviews will be held on Thursday 22nd October 2026

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candi